# Sir Cliff Richard Turns 86

> Sir Cliff Richard celebrates 86th birthday with 'Number One-themed' tea, cake and wine for fans.
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- Published: 2026-10-15T13:08:33+00:00
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## Sir Cliff Richard turns 86
Sir Cliff Richard celebrated his 86th birthday in style on Wednesday at London’s Intercontinental Hotel on Park Lane.
## Wine and cake celebration
He drank wine, ate cake and was swarmed by balloons during his special afternoon tea event.
## Snake print jacket
The singer wore a jazzy snake print jacket in new pictures shared to his Instagram on Thursday.
## Birthday toast
He toasted his birthday while blowing out candles on his cake covered in frosting.
## Instagram post
Sir Cliff captioned his post: 'Thank you for all my amazing and thoughtful birthday wishes. I had a lovely day and celebrated with friends (& cake!)'

> Thank you for all my amazing and thoughtful birthday wishes. I had a lovely day and celebrated with friends (& cake!)
## New album release
The event marked the release of his forthcoming new album 'Only Number Ones' with exclusive tracks for fans.
## Fan appreciation
Cliff said fans helped him reach number one and continue making music and touring.

> I am so thrilled to have been able to celebrate my 86th birthday with my fans. They have always been very special to me and are the reason why I continue to make music and tour.
## Cilla Black tribute
The singer paid a touching tribute to late close friend Cilla Black in his annual calendar.
## 2027 calendar
His 2027 calendar features a tie-dye jacket and shorts with a boat named 'Cilla'.
## Cilla and Cliff friendship
Cliff and Cilla, who died in 2015 at the age of 72, had a close friendship for more than 50 years.
## Calendar cover
The calendar cover shows the singer on a postage stamp standing in front of a cruise ship.
## 2027 calendar details
In one month, the calendar shows Cliff lying on a cream sofa with his first autobiography.
## Calendar comments
Cliff said the calendar pictures are a small snapshot of wonderful times in May and June 2027.

> My favourite pastimes are travelling and spending quality time with friends and the pictures in the 2027 calendar are a small snapshot of some wonderful times in may and june this year in various locations.
## Calendar sales
The calendar has earned over £2million since 1979 and was the best-selling music star calendar in 2022.
## Topless calendar
Fans had become accustomed to him posing topless, as he did in a swimming pool in 2022.
## Final topless photo
Cliff said he had done his final topless photo for his annual calendar.

> I suspect i have done my final topless photo for my annual calendar... it's time to gracefully exit the chippendales market
## Key takeaway

Sir Cliff Richard turned 86 and celebrated with a special tea event featuring cake, wine and balloons for fans.